reminder

noun

re·​mind·​er ri-ˈmīn-dər 

plural reminders

: one that reminds: such as

a

: something that calls a memory or thought to the mind

a picture that's a reminder of happier times

There were reminders of him everywhere. Whenever she heard music, or when she played the guitar he had given her, Felicity thought of her grandfather's gravelly voice singing along, happily out of tune.

—Valerie Tripp

Now a quarter of mortgaged American homes are underwater, and movie montages about cashmere sheets are an irksome reminder of how we can't afford them.

—Sarah Ball

b

: something (such as a note or notification) designed to prompt or aid the memory

She wrote a reminder about the meeting in her calendar.

I run the risk of missing a reminder because I often silence my phone when I am on the air or recording in the studio.

—Cat Wilson

Synonyms

• commemorative
• keepsake
• memento
• memorial
• monument
• remembrance
• souvenir
• token

Examples of reminder in a Sentence

the peach tree in our front yard is a living reminder of my late grandfather, who owned an orchard

Recent Examples on the Web

As a reminder, Witko says that all hummingbird swings and feeders should be cleaned regularly and nectar should be changed frequently to prevent fungal growth. —Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 9 Dec. 2024

In London, fiery red sunsets painted the skies—the vibrant, surreal colors caused by the fine ash particles scattering sunlight, a hauntingly picturesque reminder of the destruction wrought by Tambora. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024

Jackson’s look serves as a reminder that sometimes, the most stylish moments come from embracing imperfections and mixing textures in unexpected ways. —Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024

But Sheppard’s spotlight moment at Motown 25 was a reminder of one of the weirdest chapters in the legendary label’s history. —David Browne, Rolling Stone, 8 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1614, in the meaning defined above